Tennessee Onions
Tennessee Onions is a Southern-style baked side dish made with sweet Vidalia onions, rich butter, and a blend of cheeses. It’s savory, cheesy, and perfect for holiday gatherings or everyday meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 large sweet onions (e.g., Vidalia), peeled and sliced into 1/4-inch rings
- 4 tablespoons butter, cut into small pats
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon dried parsley flakes
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1 teaspoon dried mustard powder
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 cup shredded sharp cheddar cheese
- 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
- 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- Arrange half of the onion slices in the dish.
- Sprinkle half of the garlic powder, oregano, parsley, thyme, mustard powder, cayenne pepper, and garlic salt.
- Dot with half of the butter pats.
- Top with half of the cheddar, mozzarella, and Parmesan cheeses.
- Repeat the layering with remaining ingredients.
- Cover with foil and bake for 35 minutes.
- Remove foil and bake for an additional 10 minutes until cheese is bubbly and golden.
Notes
- Separate onion rings for even cooking.
- Increase cayenne pepper for added heat.
- Substitute Vidalia onions with other sweet varieties if unavailable.
- Serve as a side, condiment, or burger topping.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: 198
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 532mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 42mg
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